Chapter Eighteen

His Pov

Time went by and we didn't even notice it. We had finished eating and were having dessert - cheese cake. Anny loves cheese. I fed her at times and she fed me back. I bit her hand once and she chased me round the whole carpet. She couldn't catch up with me and sat sulkily and I had to go to her. She tried to act angry but she couldn't stay for long. It was fun watching her and laughing and at the end she laughed with me. At times I got lost in her beauty, damn! I couldn't help it when her sapphire blue eyes held me in it's captive gaze. Those moments reminded me a lot about someone I had sworn to forget. And I knew too well what these feelings are but I didn't stop denying them, to my friends and to myself. It was easy to erase it if I didn't admit it, or so I thought. I was yet to figure out that it was the other way round.

Anny and I were playing bottle flip when all of a sudden, she jumped up and ran delightedly.

" It's sunset" she cried like a little girl. I couldn't help but smile.

" It's beautiful" she said not taking her eyes off the sight. While she got lost in watching the golden brown of the sunset, I got lost in watching the way her brown hair swirled slightly with the evening breeze and the way her spellbinding eyes shone and sparkled like the evening stars, I got lost in everything about her. She was beautiful! And I watched her smile and get enchanted with the sight, I knew I was falling for her. A naughty feeling gnawed at my chest and I tried to deny it and push it away. It was no use though.

To make matters worse, she came closer to me and leaned in on my chest. I felt my breath hitch and hoped she wouldn't hear the rapid beating of my chest. It took a lot in me to look away from her and at the sun setting. God! I do need some help now. I can't resist this for much longer but I'm willing to try. Won't give in so easily.

" Rio, I'm tired" I heard Anny said and I dragged myself back to reality.

" Sure, let's get you home" I said. We picked up our stuffs and got prepared to leave. Anny was too tired that I had to carry her down the hill. I didn't mind though. We got into the car and I drove out of the place and into the main road.

"The journey would take approximately 25 minutes " I told Anny as I drove.

" Sure, just let me know when we're home" she responded sleepily. It was a quiet drive with Anny dozing through the better part of it. She looked even more beautiful while sleeping,her face so calm and peaceful.

I finally got to her house and stopped. She didn't wake up immediately so I took my time to stare at her beautiful face. I really wished she was mine, mine for real. Not some game or whatsoever. I looked away,got myself under control and woke her up.

" Anny, we're home" I said. She opened her eyes and looked at me.

" Thanks Rio" she said and got down of the car. I got down too and stood at the door while she walked to me.

" Thank you for making my day Rio" Anny said again. I simply smiled.

" It's fine, the pleasure was mine" I said

" You go inside and take some rest, I'll see you in school on Monday?" I added.

" Yeah sure"

" Goodnight then, sweet dreams" I said and she smiled. I turned to leave silently wishing I didn't have to.

" Hey Rio" I heard her say and I stopped.

" Yeah" I said and turned.

" How would you like to spend the next weekend at my place?" she said. I felt my heart jump with excitement.

" That would be great, I'd love that"

" Well then, that's settled"

" Goodnight?" I said more of a question.

" Yeah"

We stared at each other for what seemed like forever and then I said the only thing on my mind.

" I love you Anny"

She smiled, pecked me on the cheek and walked inside the house. I smiled unknowingly and got into my car.

Well... I guess I've messed up. Should have known this girl was trouble now my heart is in a messed up jumble. I've never been the first to say " I love you" but here I was. And she didn't even say it back.

I sighed and ran my hand over my hair in frustration. Sighing again, I started the car and drove home, Anny still on my mind...